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If your property was damaged, destroyed or stolen during recent civil unrest you may be able to claim under the Riot Compensation Act 2016.  The Home Office have provided guidance for claimants (available here) for your information.

If you are in this position please ensure that you have reported the damage to the police, and if you wish to make a claim please email General.EnquiriesPCC@durham-pcc.gov.uk with your contact details and an overview of your situation.

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PCC unveils new safety blueprint putting victims of crime at the heart of criminal justice

PCC Joy Allen’s new Police, Crime and Justice Plan, to keep victims of crime front and centre of her safety work.

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April 1, 2025
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Officers commended for making County Durham and Darlington safer.

PCC praised officers for their relentless commitment as new figures revealed significant reductions in neighbourhood crime and serious violence.

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April 1, 2025
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New Centralised Investigative Hub officially opened by Lord Lieutenant

PCC Joy Allen joined Chief Constable Rachel Bacon and local dignitaries to officially unveil the new state-of-the-art Durham Investigative Hub.

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March 24, 2025
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Victims’ Champion secures national award for ‘exemplary’ partnership response to ASB

PCC Joy Allen has praised her Anti-Social Behaviour Victims’ Champion after she won a coveted national award.

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March 20, 2025
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